Refit

Refit

1. Carefully cut old sealer on body flange to obtain a smooth surface 2 mm thick, remove any loose sealer. Do not cut down to painted surface.
2. Renew moulding clips as necessary.

CAUTION: Lay glass panel on felt covered supports. Any chipping of glass edge may develop into cracks.

3. Apply cleaning solvent to body flange and to sealing surface on glass panel.

CAUTION: Do not touch cleaned or primed surfaces with fingers.

4. Shake primer tins for 30 seconds. Apply Body Primer to sealing surface on flange and to any bare metal.

A – 4 Door

B – 5 Door

5. Apply Glass Primer to 12 mm wide sealing surface on glass moulding as shown. Use clean gauze to wipe off primed surfaces when dry.

CAUTION: Use a new sponge for each primer.

6. Fit pre – cut nozzle to sealer cartridge, remove lid and shake out crystals and install in applicator gun.

A – 4 Door

B – 5 Door

7. Apply an even 12 mm high x 8 mm base bead of sealer around the edge of the moulding as shown.

Note: Make bead thicker at corners.

8. Open a front door window.
9. Attach suction lifters to glass. Align clips to body and press evenly until the clips engage and glass moulding is fully seated all round.
10. Remove excess sealer with a knife and wipe from glass with solvent.
11. Test sealer for leaks, apply additional sealer as necessary. If water is used, allow sealer to dry. Spray water around glass and check for leaks. Mark any area that leaks. Dry glass and sealant then apply additional sealer.
12. 5 door: Fit lower moulding.
13. 4 door: Fit side moulding, upper and lower mouldings.
14. Fit rear quarter finisher.